Prince Harry Joins Coaching Group as Chief Impact Officer
Get ready to see the Duke of Sussex in a whole new role – heading up the mental‑health and coaching division of a prominent organisation.
What’s on the agenda?
- Public advocacy on mental‑health topics – the prince will use his voice to shine a light on the hidden struggles many face.
- Product strategy – Harry will help shape the next wave of tools that aim to boost wellbeing.
- Donating to charitable causes that support those grappling with grief and trauma.
A personal touch
At 36, Prince Harry has spoken openly about the crushing loss of his mum, Diana, Princess of Wales, when he was just 12. The scar of that death has haunted him for decades, and he admitted it once nearly pushed him to a full‑blown “complete breakdown.”
“The deep emotional silence I kept for 20 years—shutting off my feelings like a bad old record—didn’t help me heal,” Harry told reporters. “Eventually, the weight of unresolved grief was so heavy it pushed me to scream for help.”
After stepping away from the royal spotlight and moving to the U.S. with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Harry said he now prefers talking rather than burying his pain. “I can’t bring Princess Diana back,” he said, “but I can share my story so others don’t face what I did alone.”
Why the pause in talking?
He shared that, in his youth, Harry avoided any conversation about his mother, with a stubborn belief that nothing but silence could keep sadness at bay.
“I was like, ‘You can’t simply keep your feelings out. You can’t pretend life’s fine if the ache’s still there.’” — a classic teenager stance but on a grander, much more tragic scale.
Fast forward a few years, and Harry started opening up. “I realized escaping never mattered,” he laughed, “but banging my head against the wall of grief was better than a silent army.”
Forward through the role
Now, with his new office chair in a coaching company, the prince will champion mental‑health visibility, give strategic direction on wellbeing products, and rally resources to charities. He’s turning life’s “hoodoo” moments into something that helps others laugh, heal, and stand tall again.
Mark your calendars: the Duke of Sussex is not just a royal; he’s a champion for the mental‑health sector, ready to inspire with honesty, humor, and heart.
